Why
Equivalents
Examples
“A good article will cover⟳ the who, the what, the when, the where, the why and the how.”
“I don't want⟳ to know⟳ the whys or the wherefores of your decision.”
“Within months of leaving, she became the new owner of Dream⟳ Body Recovery in Miami, which has three rooms that can accommodate up to six clients. “Being a part of this journey with other ladies, knowing how it changed my life, that’s my why,” she told me.”
“At two years old, also, the HEIFERS - provincially, “whies,” are generally put⟳ to the bull.”
“ee, why, ee, ess, eyes”
“eff you see⟳ kay why oh you.”
“I hear⟳ you. But hear⟳ me out, all right? Because I mean⟳ what I’m about to say⟳. Eff-you-see-kay-why-oh-you. Fuck you.”
“Like⟳ many folks do when taking medicine past its expiration date⟳, Jerry had questioned its effectiveness. The pill had answered with a resounding why ee ess, and Jerry couldn’t tell⟳ between the Custom Costume in his pocket and himself.”
“Miss⟳ said, “Love⟳ your outfit, bee-tee-double-u.” It took me a second to realize⟳ she meant “btw.” “Is it vintage?” / I looked down at my school uniform. Fudgsicles. “Tee-why,” said Jahna, for “ty.” “And why-ee-ess yes!””
CEFR level
A1
Beginner
This word is part of the CEFR A1 vocabulary — beginner level.
This word is part of the CEFR A1 vocabulary — beginner level.
Know this word better than we do? Language is a living thing — help us keep it growing. Collaborate with Babel Free